How far is Blair, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Blair, NE to Omaha, NE is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blair and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blair and Omaha.
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Start on Front Street
119 m · 21 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
97 m · 10 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1255 ft · 38 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Continue on Calhoun Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Calhoun Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 75
4.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on North 14th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 14th Street
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Continue on US Highway 75
6.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Highway 75
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 75
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Continue on Mormon Bridge Road
574 ft · 17 sec · Mormon Bridge Road
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Turn left onto I 680 East
2237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
841 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street, Eppley Airfield
1972 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North 31st Street
82 m · 7 sec · North 31st Street
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Continue on North 30th Avenue
1036 ft · 25 sec · North 30th Avenue
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Continue on North 30th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North 30th Street
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Turn straight onto Highway 75
1243 ft · 27 sec · Highway 75
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Continue on North Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East
1199 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
836 ft · 14 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue
852 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 20th Street
116 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto North 20th Street
1379 ft · 59 sec · North 20th Street
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Turn left onto Harney Street
155 m · 19 sec · Harney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blair and Omaha.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 75
Continue on US Highway 75
6.43 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blair and Mostly Clear near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blair to Omaha?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Blair and 13 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blair and Mostly Clear near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Calhoun
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Calhoun.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blair and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 22.09 mi (35.55 km).
#1 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Omaha
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
| Population | 478,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.2562600, -95.9404300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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